Door won't latch/microwave won't turn on

I have a Sharp R-1481 microwave. The door will not latch shut. My guess is that there is a spring that provides tension for the two latches that is not working for some reason meaning that the door won't latch and the microwave won't work. It seems like the door is sealed. Is this repairable?

The door does come apart. Open the door and where the hinges are, there are openings where the hinges enter the door, this plastic piece (goes all the way around the door) With a small flat blade screws driver VERY carefully pry it (plastic) off, once off, check the latch end for the spring, typical failure for a Sharp is the little tab that the spring hooks to on the door, the only way to repair this so it will last is to replace the door frame. they are not too expensive, about $50 or so Part# FCOVB166KITis the door frame assy

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Usually this can be done easily by removing the door unit and removing the panel to the door wherein you will be able to get access to the door lock. If there is no damage to the pivot or the post to hold the lock and spring , you can push the spring and reset.

see this causes and fix it. God bless youOpen Lever
If the microwave door won't open the open
lever might be broken. This part can be replaced separately.

Door Spring
If the microwave door won't open the door
spring may have broken. The door spring is located inside the door and
keeps downward pressure on the door hook.

Door Latch
If the microwave door won't open the door
latch might be broken. The door latch is inside the microwave. The door
hook, which is part of the door, engages with the latch to keep the door
closed during operation. If the door latch or actuator breaks the door
may not open.

Door Hook
If the microwave door won't open the door
hook might not be releasing properly. The door hook is installed inside
the door and normally releases when the door is opened. The hook is made
of plastic and will break over time. When this happens it will need to
be replaced, it can't be repaired.

Button Spring
If the microwave door won't open the button
spring might be broken internally. The button spring can be replaced. Button
If the microwave door won't open the button might be broken internally. The button can be replaced.

Handle Actuator
If the microwave door won't open the handle
actuator might be broken. This is a plastic part which can become
brittle over time. This part is connected between the door button and
the door latch assembly.

If the door will not stay closed it is the spring inside door, or the small plastic piece that holds the spring which is attached to the $80.00 piece called outer door.
To fix it, it is EASY and you do not have to even take the inside cover all the way off. Just remove the three sides of cover by gently slipping a plastic putty knife around rim to release the clips. Then attach the spring to the small hole below where the plastic piece used to be, which is located in the metal on the glass frame piece, use tweezers, hold the other end of spring as you place spring onto plastic door latch and set into place!
Snap the inside cover back on and YAY! FINI!

with butter knife or small flat head screw driver, carefully remove the plastic ring from ther inner door .cheap repair is to hook the spring to the metal fins inside the door if not order outer door panel

If
you gently push up on the door latch heads (hook-like devices sticking
out of the door)
there should be spring tension. If they just flop right up, the spring
is off inside.

Normally the problem is
not the spring, but a broken
spring mounting tab on the door latch head (hook) assembly or the inner
door panel.

If it's the door panel,
it's usually easier and cheaper to use epoxy and some kind of hardware
to fashion a new spring mount.

The door latch head
(hook) is easy to replace or repair if that's the issue.

you have to separate the door panels (as shown in the attached photo)
and then you'll see how it goes together.

Or you can watch a YouTube video (not a video I made) here that
demonstrates how it's done.

DOOR OPENING BUTTON LEVER

What usually breaks is
the door open lever, but it may also be that the rear side of the door
open button has worn down too far to work.

On
a counter top model, the outer cover will need to be removed to
diagnose and repair this. On an over-the-range model, only the control
panel needs to be removed.

Please unplug the oven
first.

Once
it is apart, you'll be able to see how the door open button would press
against the door open lever, which would then lift up against the door
latch heads (hook-like projections on the door) and the door should
open.

You can usually find
exploded views and part numbers for Sharp models by entering your model number at the Sears
parts site.If not, let me know. We have many Sharp manuals and if we have yours, we can link you to it at no charge.

The best place to order
Sharp parts is Encompass (formerly Tritronics).

Feel free to contact me directly (and please remind me of your
full model number from the tag on the unit) for more
information & help.

We have
the service manual for this model and have uploaded it to our
site here to help you.

You will need the free
Acrobat Reader
to view or print it in case you don't have it.If
you gently push up on the door latch heads (hook-like devices sticking out of the door)
there should be spring tension. If they just flop right up, the spring
is off inside.

Normally the problem is
not the spring, but a broken
spring mounting tab on the door latch head (hook) assembly or the inner
door panel.

If it's the door panel,
it's usually easier and cheaper to use epoxy and some kind of hardware
to fashion a new spring mount.

The door latch head
(hook) is easy to replace or repair if that's the issue.

Normally
you have to separate the door panels (as shown in the attached photo)
and then you'll see the screws you need to remove.

Or you can watch a YouTube video (not a video I made) here that
demonstrates how it's done.

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